Social Media's Negative Impact On Everyday Life

Do you, as an adult, walk into a restaurant or movie theatre and see almost everyone on their phone? Now a days, this is normal for people of all ages. Technology has become an important part of life in many ways. It has made both positive and negative impacts on everyday life. Social media is a very popular aspect of technology, especially with teens. This is a way that they can connect with others who may be close, or far away. Many people, mostly being adults, believe that time spent on social networking sites interferes with interpersonal skills. They believe it makes people anti social. If one is sitting with their face in their phone, scrolling through Twitter or Instagram, seeing what their friends are up to, instead of living in the …show more content…
Many teens are socially awkward, and get uncomfortable when communicating, face to face with people they do not know well. Because of this, many teens will often only engage in conversation with those they already know, and will not get the chance to meet new people or get over being awkward. They will begin staying home and missing out on many things, because they would rather be home where they are comfortable, and do not have to worry about engaging in conversation with people they do not know. When on social networking sites, one can find many people with common interests. When they find people with common interests, it gives them a lot to talk about. This is a good way to start a new friendship, and an easy way to break the ice with someone they have never talked to before. Yet again, I have experienced this matter first hand. I used to be a very awkward and shy person. I would never hang out with new people because I never knew what to say and was always always nervous it would be awkward. Today, I am always hanging out with new people. I am no longer worried about whether or not it will be awkward. I have become a much more social person because of social media. Many say that technology and social networking sites make teens very anti …show more content…
Before saying no to teens being on social media, realize that it is a good way to meet new people. Of course they have to be careful meeting people on the internet, but it is a perfect way to begin a friendship with someone they may barely know, or someone from a nearby school. Also, it can tremendously help increase their social skills. If they find a lot to talk about with someone, it will not be as uncomfortable in person as it would with someone they have never talked to in their life. Social media is something that can greatly help those who are not comfortable with face to face communication. If your child is one of these type of people, consider getting them on social